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For most Chinese people, the number eight is a symbol of good luck and success. This belief is connected to the fact that this number's pronunciation is consonant with the word “wellness”. Confidence that eight brings success to every beginning is so strong that people, even on the highest government level in China, prefer to gain the fortune's favor. The best example is the Chinese Olympic Games. As a reminder, the official opening was at 8:08:08 p.m. on 8.08.2008.

You have probably already guessed that this free online slot is all about the eights in the Chinese culture. Lucky 88 is a colorful slot released by Aristocrat (developed by NextGen Gaming) that features various gaming options and incredible design. 

Type of game Pokies
Manufacturer Aristocrat
Theme Chinese, Holidays, Middle East
Min bet 0.01 USD
Max bet 60 USD
RTP 97%
Max payout 888 : 1
Is free test available Yes
Mobile version Yes
Issue date August 2, 2013
Progressive jackpot No
Reels number 5
Lines number 25
Wilds Yes
Scatter Yes
Gamble Feature Yes
Volatility High
Additional multipliers 88
Freespins Yes
Progressive multipliers Yes
Bet line 0.01 - 2
Bonus games Free Spins

Where to Play Lucky 88 pokie?

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You can find the Lucky 88 slot at Unibet Casino, which invites you to play for real money and fun without registration. Moreover, you can also play this slot free at Casinoz.

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How to Play pokie

Lucky 88 is a video slot that features 8 reels, free spins, special symbols, extra multipliers, a gamble feature, and other exciting options. Read the following review of Lucky 88 by Casinoz to find out more.

You can bet on any of the 25 active lines. The line bet can be 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 0.25, 0.50, 1 or 2 euro. This turns the Lucky 88 into a slot with the maximum bet of 50 euro per spin.

You can also place a bonus bet to improve chances for the bonus round. It should be 1/5 of the spin bet.

Hit several same symbols at the adjacent reels and land a winning combination at one of the active lines. One of the symbols must drop on the leftmost reel. Only the longest combination at each line will pay.

Payoffs depend on the line bet and multipliers. The interesting thing is that most of the multipliers include number 8 (e.g., x18, x38, x48, x58, etc.). You can pocket up to x888 your bet. Please read about exceptions below.

Lucky 88 offers a traditional gamble feature. You will have to call a color or a suit of the face-down card.

  1. Call the color right and double your win.
  2. Name the suit and pocket x4 your win.
  3. Make a mistake and lose the money.

You can play up to 5 times in a row until you make a mistake.

Unfortunately, the producer didn’t provide any information about the return to player of the Lucky 88 video slot.

Lucky 88 was designed in the style of ancient Chinese legends of good luck. Shades of red and gold prevail in the game.

Symbols, Wild, Scatter

The basic symbols you will land on the reels of the Lucky 88 video slot are animals and objects related to Chinese culture. Moreover, you will also see J, Q, K, A faces along with 9 and 10.

Special symbols are Wild (Chinese emperor) and Scatter (red paper lantern).

  • Wild forms its own combinations and substitutes basic symbols when it helps to win. A random extra multiplier will be applied to each wild combination (х2, х3, х5, х8, х18, х38, or х88).
  • Scatter pays anywhere on the screen. Land 2, 3, 4, or 5 of them and pocket 1, 2, 8, or 180 total bets.

Place the bonus bet, hit at least 3 scatters, and enjoy the bonus round!

  • Wild
    Chinese man substitutes other symbols
  • Scatter
    Lantern triggers free spins
  • Lion
    Golden lion
  • Heron
    White bird
  • Drum
    Large red drum
  • Tower
    Mysterious construction

Bonus games

Lucky 88 features 2 bonus options on the player's choice. You can either pick free spins or a thematic bonus game.

  1. Free spin options vary in the number of spins and the size of the extra multiplier. Find out more below.
  2. If you choose the bonus game, you would have to roll the dice. We won't reveal the details here. It is user-friendly, and you will only have to roll the dice, so there is no chance for a mistake.

Visit Help for more details on the bonus options of the video slot.

Free spins

Lucky 88 offers 2 free spin options:

  • 25 spins, x5 or x18 extra multiplier;
  • 15 spins, x8 or x38 extra multiplier;
  • 8 spins, x18 or x88 extra multiplier;
  • 4 spins, x88 extra multiplier.

Free spins roll by the previous bet. The feature can be retriggered.

Jackpots

A progressive jackpot is not provided by the rules of the Lucky 88 online slot.

RTP, Volatility & Hit Frequency

We have no reliable information about the RTP of this slot. The producer hasn't provided any. The volatility doesn't seem to be over the average. You will win often, but payoffs are never too high. However, you can expect a good win during the bonus round.

Interface

You will find the following controls on the screen of Lucky 88:

  • "Lines" will help you set the number of active lines.
  • "Bet" will help you set the line bet.
  • "Max" – play by all lines and maximum bet.
  • "Spin" will get the reels spinning.
  • "Info" will open the Help.
  • "Autoplay" will take you to the automatic mode.
  • "Gamble" – start the gamble feature.
  • "Play Extra Choice" – place the bonus bet.
  • "Balance" – state of the balance.
  • "Win" – an amount of the payoff.
  • "Total Bet" – an amount of the spin bet.

The user’s settings of the Lucky 88 slot allow only to switch off the sound. The brief T&C carefully explains all the details of the gameplay. You will find an info line below the reels.

You don’t need to download the Lucky 88 video slot, as it is available in the browser.

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Mobile Compatibility

Lucky 88 mobile slot is a touch-adapted browser version designed to provide comfortable gaming on smartphones. General rules remain the same.
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Should You Play Slot for Real Money in New Zealand?

Lucky 88 is an exciting video slot, which every spin can please you with an enormous payoff, a huge extra multiplier, or a bonus round. The interface is very convenient. So, it is a great game from all sides.

Pros:

  • Free spins and bonuses;
  • Convenient interface.

Cons:

  • Banal theme.

Do you like Chinese themed video slots?

Frequently asked Questions

Who's the producer of the Lucky 88?

The video slot was released by Aristocrat.

Which prize features can I expect from Lucky 88 video slot?

Several free spin options and a bonus round are at your service.

Can I win a jackpot on Lucky 88?

This slot doesn't feature progressive jackpots.

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Type of game Pokies
Manufacturer Aristocrat
Theme Chinese, Holidays, Middle East
Min bet 0.01 USD
Max bet 60 USD
RTP 97%
Max payout 888 : 1
Is free test available Yes
Mobile version Yes
Issue date August 2, 2013
Progressive jackpot No
Reels number 5
Lines number 25
Wilds Yes
Scatter Yes
Gamble Feature Yes
Volatility High
Additional multipliers 88
Freespins Yes
Progressive multipliers Yes
Bet line 0.01 - 2
Bonus games Free Spins